Education Support Specialist - East Connect [020] [075]

The rate of pay for this position is $21.00 an hour. Monday through Friday 10am to 6:30pm.

43 SE 102nd Ave Portland OR 97216

This position is based at the Youth CNCT starts each day on site and launches in to community to meet with youth, returning to Youth CNCT or other New Avenues sites between meetings and at the end of the day.

Transform Lives, Transform Yourself:

Are you eager to be a part of the change and care that supports youth in our community? Do you have experience that could be an assurance and lift for young people facing houselessness to help them with the skills and resources to lead healthy, independent lives? New Avenues for Youth seeks a compassionate and resilient Education Specialist to join our East Connect team.

As an Education Specialist, you'll be a consistent and intentional guide for youth navigating education paths. Your unique perspective, experience, and resilience will foster opportunity and empower young people to be more prepared and resourced to move through challenging moments and reach their unique goals.

Join New Avenues and...

Make an Impact: Provide consistent support, guidance around educational goals, reengagement and academic advocacy
Thrive in a Supportive Team: Join a collaborative and inclusive environment where your contributions are celebrated.
Grow as a Professional: Receive ongoing training, mentorship, and opportunities for career advancement.
Enjoy a Robust Benefits Package: We value your well-being and offer a robust benefits package that includes:
Full health, vision, and dental insurance at zero cost to the employee (with options to cover family members), to ensure your physical and mental health are prioritized.
Generous holiday, personal, and paid time off (PTO) allowances to support your work-life balance and personal needs. Roughly five weeks of available time in year one with an additional week added in year two.
Discounted gym memberships to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle.
Access to free counseling services to help you manage stress and maintain your emotional health.

Our Commitment to Equity:

At New Avenues for Youth, we envision a community where all young people thrive. We recognize that historical inequities and intersecting forms of oppression have created barriers for many. We are unwavering in our commitment to dismantling these barriers and fostering a truly equitable space where every voice is heard and valued.

Who You Are: (Examples provided below. This will vary by position.)

Experienced: You have a background in education or educational system navigation and tutoring. Your experience is a source of strength and fuels your compassion and care.
Compassionate Listener: You offer empathy without judgment, creating a safe space for young people to share their stories and struggles.
Reliable Advocate: You are committed to showing up consistently, building trust, and following through on your promises to young people.
Growth-Oriented: You embrace continuous learning, seeking new knowledge and skills to better support yourself and the youth you serve.
Equity: You understand how systemic oppression impacts the lives of youth in programs and the systems that you will support youth in navigating. You approach this world with humility and a deep sense of growth and learning.

What You'll Do: (Examples provided below. This will vary by position).

Be a Mentor and Guide: Build genuine connections with youth, share relevant and intentional experiences to instill confidence and build trust.
Empower Through Advocacy: Help young people navigate education systems, access academic resources, collaborate and coordinate with other providers a part of a wraparound approach, and make informed decisions about their own journey.
Support Growth and Learning: Work with youth in tutoring, building skills around education, organization, and post education planning and navigation.
Document the Journey: Maintain accurate and timely records, ensuring that our programs have the data they need to thrive and continue serving those who need it most.

Qualifications: (Examples provided below. This will vary by position.)

Relevant prior work experience, lived experience, or both. A Bachelor's degree in education, social work, psychology or related human services field a plus.
Experience working with youth who face multiple barriers.
Employ a variety of methods and tools to support student learning, school reengagement and retention, and educational progress.
This position provides tutoring, GED preparation, advocacy, re-engagement services, collaboration and coordination with schools and districts, post-secondary access support.
Excellent communication, organization, creativity, flexibility, optimism, positive humor and overall interpersonal skills.
Ability and desire to work with diverse staff and youth and to excel in a multi-cultural environment.
A valid driver's license along with regular access to an insured automobile.
Must be willing to be CPR trained and certified
Ability to assess risk in varying environments and respond accordingly using a triage model

Any candidate deemed viable for this position based on resources and resume submission will be contacted to participate in a screen interview to discuss interest and job compatibility. Of those screened, advancing candidates will be asked to participate in a subsequent interview or interviews to evaluate job qualifications and interest further. From this process, a hiring selection will be made. New Avenues for Youth is an equal opportunity employer.

This position requires a high level of mobility, meaning the successful candidate must be able to swiftly move and adapt to different situations and tasks. This may or may not also include different agency locations or locations within the community being served. A person in this position must be able to perform with or without accommodation the essential functions of this job including any physical requirements associated with this role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be routinely exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. If the position may require the use of any personal protective equipment, New Avenues will have such equipment on hand for the employee's use.

Apply Today:

If you're ready to use your desire to ignite hope and inspire change, we encourage you to apply today by simply clicking on the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this screen and attach your resume and cover letter.

New Avenues for Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.